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CENTRAL AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC
4211 WATERFALL CYN DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
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Due-diligence certificate
7
Power Units
10
Drivers
0
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Conditional
Safety Rating
67
Inspections
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Public record
4 events tracked · latest Aug 13, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 4
- Aug 13, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jul 4, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jul 2, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- May 28, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameCENTRAL AMERICAN TRANSPORT INC
DOT Number2426799
MC Number836255
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationBakersfield, California
Added08/02/2013
MCS-15003/23/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address4211 WATERFALL CYN DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
Mailing Address4211 WATERFALL CYN DR, BAKERSFIELD, CA, 93313
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC836255
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating12 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
SMS BASIC Scores
FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure 3.85 · 5 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .84 · 9 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 8.05 · 21 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage1,026,750 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
10
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
10
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Safety Summary
Safety RatingConditional
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Driver OOS7.7% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS25.0% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review04/21/2025
Insurance
Amount$750,000
Type91X
Effective11/22/2025
CompanyKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #KSCA000112-01
Last checked09/17/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet7 units
Drivers10
Mileage1,026,750 mi
Operating12 years
MCS-15003/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Safety RatingConditional
Driver Inspections
Total39
Out of Service3
OOS Rate7.7%
National Avg5.5%
Above National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total28
Out of Service7
OOS Rate25.0%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 04/21/2025 | Rated: 08/16/2023
Safety Trends by Year
Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.
Inspections · red = OOS
2023
7 · 1 OOS -
2024
40 · 7 OOS ▲
2025
12 · 4 OOS ▼
2026
6 · 1 OOS ▼
Crashes
No crashes on record.
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Aug 2026, 35 inspections, 9 resulted in out-of-service (25.7% OOS rate).
Driver Out-of-Service
2 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service
9 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
100 roadside violations across 35 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance
59 violations · 9 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
19 violations · 2 OOS
Unsafe Driving
16 violations · 0 OOS
Other (General)
6 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.
Inspection Records (65)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/04/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/02/2026 | NM | Driver-Only (Level III) | NM | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/28/2026 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | CA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/11/2026 | CA | Driver-Only (Level III) | CA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/23/2026 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH 10 EB MM 117 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/01/2025 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | ELOY AZ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/08/2025 | NM | Full (Level I) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/16/2025 | NM | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I-10 2074 FT W OF I10 E BOU | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/21/2025 | CA | Terminal (Level V) | BAKERSFIELD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/21/2025 | CA | Terminal (Level V) | BAKERSFIELD | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/27/2025 | NM | Driver-Only (Level III) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/21/2025 | AZ | Full (Level I) | SAN SIMON AZ | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/11/2025 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | ELOY AZ | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/03/2025 | TX | Full (Level I) | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/25/2025 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | WILLCOX AZ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/11/2025 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | BUCKEYE AZ | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/11/2025 | NM | Full (Level I) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/30/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | CASA GRANDE AZ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/17/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | WILLCOX AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/16/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/13/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | BENSON AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/06/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | BENSON AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/02/2024 | AZ | Full (Level I) | SAN SIMON AZ | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/24/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/17/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/07/2024 | NM | Driver-Only (Level III) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/06/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | BENSON AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/29/2024 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | TUCSON AZ | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/23/2024 | AZ | Full (Level I) | GILA BEND AZ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/19/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | IH10 WB MM 541 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/16/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | AT INTERSECTION OF E MOTEL DR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/07/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | ON I-10 1 MILES E OF E MOTEL D | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/29/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/24/2024 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | BLACK ROCK PLATFORM SCALE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/08/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/06/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | BENSON AZ | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/04/2024 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | CASA GRANDE AZ | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/30/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | BENSON AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/20/2024 | NM | Driver-Only (Level III) | AT INTERSECTION OF E MOTEL DR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/20/2024 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | SAN SIMON AZ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/01/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | ON I-10 1 MILES W OF N FAIRACR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/29/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/11/2024 | NM | Driver-Only (Level III) | AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 AND I | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/25/2024 | AZ | Walk-Around (Level II) | SALOME AZ | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/18/2024 | CA | Walk-Around (Level II) | DESERT HILLS IF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/11/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | SAN SIMON AZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/06/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | BENSON AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/29/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | AT INTERSECTION OF E MOTEL DR | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/22/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | BENSON AZ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/08/2024 | CA | Full (Level I) | CASTAIC IF | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/18/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-10 EB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/06/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | LAT:27 10' 57.3N | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/02/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | US N 281 MM 678 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/17/2024 | TX | Walk-Around (Level II) | LAT:31 37'32.71"N | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/29/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | ON I-10 3535 FT E OF I10 EB MM | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/22/2024 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2024 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | WILLCOX AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/29/2023 | AZ | Driver-Only (Level III) | EHRENBERG PORT OF ENTRY | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/21/2023 | NV | Walk-Around (Level II) | NORTHBOUND IR11 ON RAMP | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/16/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | SHAFTER AIRPORT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/09/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | SHAFTER AIRPORT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/07/2023 | CA | Full (Level I) | KERN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/01/2023 | NM | Full (Level I) | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/19/2023 | NM | Walk-Around (Level II) | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections41
Unsafe Driving
5 viols
HOS Compliance
9 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
21 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71003742 | $750,000 | 12/05/2023 | 11/21/2024 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101273 | $750,000 | 12/05/2022 | 11/29/2023 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP74180 00 | $750,000 | 12/05/2021 | 02/03/2022 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62517 00 | $750,000 | 12/05/2020 | 02/07/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP52000 00 | $750,000 | 12/05/2019 | 12/05/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41684 00 | $750,000 | 12/05/2018 | 12/05/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP41684 00 | $750,000 | 12/05/2018 | 12/15/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31067 00 | $750,000 | 12/05/2017 | 09/17/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20595 00 | $750,000 | 12/05/2016 | 12/05/2017 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP10491 | $750,000 | 12/05/2015 | 08/04/2016 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP74180 00 | $750,000 | 11/25/2022 | 12/05/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2601152 | $750,000 | 11/07/2014 | 12/05/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6161 | $750,000 | 11/07/2013 | 11/14/2014 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTG6161 | $750,000 | 11/07/2013 | 11/07/2014 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP74180 00 | $750,000 | 09/21/2022 | 11/25/2022 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62517 00 | $750,000 | 09/18/2021 | 12/05/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31067 00 | $750,000 | 09/17/2018 | 12/05/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP10491 | $750,000 | 08/04/2016 | 12/05/2016 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP62517 00 | $750,000 | 02/07/2021 | 09/18/2021 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP74180 00 | $750,000 | 02/03/2022 | 09/21/2022 | Cancelled |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC836255 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | 12/11/2023 | - | - |
| MC836255 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/20/2013 | REVOKED | 12/05/2023 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/18/2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/05/2019 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/09/2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/07/2020 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/09/2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/07/2015 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/08/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/06/2018 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/08/2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/07/2017 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/08/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 12/06/2016 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/31/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/25/2022 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/25/2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/25/2024 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/20/2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/07/2014 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/26/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/08/2022 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/23/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/13/2021 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/21/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/18/2018 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/08/2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/03/2016 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/11/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/03/2021 |
| MC836255 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 01/07/2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 02/01/2022 |
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